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Thai YouTuber experiences the charm of three-generation pho in Ho Chi Minh City

During her visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Thai singer Zom Marie experienced the rich heritage of Southern-style pho at a renowned family-run restaurant, spending over $24 on a memorable meal.

Golden apricot garden and stilt house highlight Tet Festival in Ho Chi Minh City

The Vietnamese Tet Festival at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural House, featuring calligraphy masters, traditional crafts, and stunning apricot blooms, runs through February 2.

HCM City remittances up at record $9.6b in 2024

Following 2023, remittances to HCM City rose to a record again of US$9.6 billion last year, the State Bank of Vietnam has said. They were up $140 million from 2023 and accounted for more than half of the country’s total remittances.

MPI outlines key components for first-ever IFC

Vietnam gets ready to establish its first international financial centre (IFC) in HCM City, the Southeast Asian economy’s largest economic hub.

Ho Chi Minh City to reorganize traffic signals to tackle congestion

To combat long wait times at intersections, Ho Chi Minh City has begun installing right-turn signs at red lights and plans further traffic signal improvements.

Lottery ticket seller in HCM City feeds wild birds to ease loneliness

Regardless of profit or loss, every day a lottery ticket seller in HCM City reserves some money to buy food to ‘treat’ the birds as a way to find joy and ease his loneliness.

Over 15,700 food safety violations reported in Ho Chi Minh City in 2024

Ho Chi Minh City inspected over 15,700 food establishments in 2024, identifying safety violations in bottled water, ice, and seafood, but enforcement remains a challenge due to limited resources.

Public participation in traffic safety rises with reporting initiative via Zalo

Ho Chi Minh City’s traffic police have reported notable improvements in compliance with traffic laws following the implementation of Decree 168, with increased fines and reduced violations.

HCM City announces completion of 10 transport projects before Lunar New Year

From major road expansions to new bridges, HCM City’s infrastructure upgrades promise smoother travel as 10 projects are set to open by Lunar New Year.